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Recreational furniture containing modified head portion

a head and body technology, applied in the field of reclining furniture, can solve the problems of not supporting particular body parts, prone to flat sections, and no legs or feet in these chairs,

Inactive Publication Date: 2000-05-30
MARIANI RENATO P +3
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Other embodiments and advantages of the invention are set forth, in part, in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from this description or may be learned from the practice of the invention.

Problems solved by technology

A problem with these chairs is that the sections tend to be flat and do not support particular body parts, such as the head, while reclining.
Further, no support exists for legs or feet in these chairs.

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Embodiments of the present invention and its advantages are best understood by referring now in more detail to FIGS. 1-5 of the drawing, in which like numerals refer to like parts. As embodied and broadly described herein, the present invention is directed to furniture comprising a head-resting portion containing a cavity.

FIG. 1 depicts a top side view of chair 100 in accordance with the present invention. Chair 100 is for recreational use, and not for use as a medical device. Recreational use may be defined as use in the outdoors, at the beach, or any place where a reclining person relaxes and rests. Further, chair 100 is inexpensive to manufacture, and may be produced in large lots for ease of distribution.

Chair 100 has a head section 102 and a middle section 104. Chair 100 also includes hinges 106 that pivotally attach head section 102 to middle section 104. Head section 102 may be comprised of a frame that has straps 112 wrapped around the frame in a horizontal direction. Straps...

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Abstract

Furniture for recreation and relaxation such as chairs that are lightweight, collapsible, and portable is disclosed. Chairs may have a plurality of sections at least one of which is a head section. The head section comprises a cavity that is substantially oval, with a surrounding mount which is attached to the head section of the chair. A moldable cushion having a cover envelopes the mount such that the head of a reclining individual may be placed on the cushion. The cavity is at least the size to allow the reclining individual to view through the cavity and perform tasks such as reading. The cover may be removable from the cushion. The head of the reclining individual rests on the cushion while viewing through the cavity. The cushion surrounds the mount and cavity to provide structure to the cover and conform to the features of the head of the reclining individual. The head section may be pivotally attached to other sections of the chair.

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1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to household furniture and especially reclining furniture used for relaxation and recreation containing a modified head portion.2. Description of the BackgroundChairs such as reclining chairs come in a large variety of shapes and sizes. Generally, chairs are shaped to accommodate a person and have a desired utility. Types of chairs include beach chairs, kitchen chairs, recliners, lawn chairs and many others. Supports or arms may be included on a chair to make the individual more comfortable. Chairs also may be adjustable to allow the chair to conform to different body shapes, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,072,341. Some chairs may have head rests, or sections to accommodate a person's upper body. In particular, a head rest may be on a chair such that one can lie their head on the chair without discomfort. These head rests are generally only for a person lying in the face-up position.One type of chair is a foldable lawn chair th...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C1/14A47C1/00A47C7/72A47C15/00
CPCA47C1/143A47C7/725A47C15/006A47C20/026A47C17/66Y10S297/90Y10S5/905
Inventor MARIANI, RENATO P.SERAFINI, MICHAEL L.DELSERRA, LEO R.HUMMEL, PAUL E.
Owner MARIANI RENATO P
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